Happy Child Health Day! Today, BTCS celebrates the importance of nurturing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every child. From staying active on the playground to making healthy choices in and out of the classroom, we’re committed to helping our students grow strong and thrive every day.
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Illustration of a sunny playground with two red and yellow play structures connected by slides and ladders. The text reads "Child Health Day, October 6, 2025” with the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo at the bottom.

Representatives from Bloomberg Philanthropies and Ballad Health visited Bristol Tennessee City Schools on September 29 to learn how our students are gaining early access to health science pathways through the Ballad Health Academy.
BTCS is the only district in the region offering high school credit in health science at the middle school level—and we lead the region in Ballad Academy enrollment.
Read the full story. https://www.btcs.org/article/2465423

about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Collage of students participating in health science classes at Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Images show students practicing clinical skills, assisting classmates acting as patients, and working with instructors in classroom and lab settings. The center overlay reads, “Bloomberg Philanthropies and Ballad Health Visit BTCS to Spotlight Innovative Health Science Pathways.”
🎉 Congratulations to Holston View Elementary and Haynesfield Elementary! 🎉

Both schools earned Level 5 composite scores — the highest possible rating — through the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) for the 2024–25 school year!

This recognition reflects the incredible growth and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your commitment to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo and maroon banner across the top. The word “Congratulations!” appears in large maroon script with gold stars around it. Below is a gold seal that reads “TVAAS Level 5, 2024–25.” At the bottom, text reads “Holston View Elementary School” and “Haynesfield Elementary School.”

October is National Principals Month! 🎉 We’re grateful for the outstanding leaders who guide our schools each day. Keep an eye out this month as we spotlight each of our principals and celebrate their dedication to BTCS students and staff.

about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a light blue background featuring the text: “National Principals Month October #ThankAPrincipal, Bristol Tennessee City Schools.” Eight principals are pictured with their names and schools: Denise McKee (Avoca), Trey Arrington (Fairmount), Tanika Hardin (Haynesfield), John Sproles (Anderson), Kayla McMeans (Holston View), Keith Parker (Tennessee Online Public School), Kim Kirk (Tennessee High), and Dr. Luke Douthat (Tennessee Middle).
💓 Learn Hands-Only CPR in just 3 minutes! 💓

Join us October 3 at the Tennessee High football game and learn how to make a difference when it matters most!

⏰ 4:30–6:30 Viking Village | 5:30–8:00 Alleyway
about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Red promotional flyer for Hands-Only CPR Training. On the left, a photo shows a person practicing chest compressions on a CPR training manikin. At the top right, large white text reads: “Heroes Aren’t Born. They’re Trained.” Below, smaller text says: “Can you donate 3 minutes of time? Join us today and make a difference when it matters most.” Event details are highlighted in bold: October 3. Training sessions: Stone Castle, 4:30–6:30 – Viking Village, 5:30–8:00 – Alleyway. A simple CPR icon and the words “Hands-Only CPR Training” appear at the bottom right. Bristol Tennessee City Schools’ logo is displayed at the bottom left. Footer text states the training is presented by the Sullivan County Health Council and Bristol TN Fire Rescue in collaboration with Bristol City Schools.

✨ We’re proud to share that Bristol Tennessee City Schools has been named a 2024–25 Change Makers Award District! This statewide recognition honors our commitment to building strong systems of support that help every student thrive.

📖 Read more about this honor: https://www.btcs.org/article/2443386

about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Gold gradient background with scattered gold confetti at the top and bottom. Centered black text reads: “Bristol TN City Schools Named 2024–25 Change Makers Award District.” Below the text is the blue and white RTI²-A+B Change Makers Award logo, which features three stylized stars and circles inside a circular border.

More Career Opportunities Ahead for BTCS Students!

Thanks to a new TVA Workforce Invest Grant, Bristol Tennessee City Schools students will:
-Connect with local business leaders during Career Connections Week
-Experience running a city for a day through JA BizTown Mobile
-Explore real-world career pathways with hands-on learning

Read the full story: https://www.btcs.org/article/2420182

2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic announcing that a TVA grant will expand career opportunities for Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) students. The design includes the TVA Economic Development Workforce Invest logo at the top left, the headline text on the right, and partner logos across the bottom: City of Bristol Tennessee, Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, Bristol Tennessee City Schools, NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership, and BTES.
Congratulations to Tennessee High School student Dominic Shipley on being named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist for the 2025-26 school year! This prestigious recognition highlights Dominic's hard work, academic excellence, and dedication. We are so proud of this outstanding achievement.
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic congratulating Tennessee High School student Dominic Shipley as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. The top portion features the National Merit Scholarship Program logo with the words “Congratulations Dominic Shipley” above and “Semifinalist” below. At the bottom are two photos: on the left, Dominic stands in front of a painted boulder with a Viking head, wearing a maroon THS Throws shirt and black shorts; on the right, his formal senior portrait in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the lower left corner.

On Sunday, September 7, we proudly celebrated the newest class of inductees into the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
These outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors from Tennessee High School and Slater High School were recognized for their achievements, leadership, and lasting impact on athletics in our community.
Join us in congratulating this year’s inductees!

See the full list here ➡️ BTCS Athletic Hall of Fame

Watch the ceremony here ➡️ BTCS Athletic Hall of Fame Video

Ceremony Photo Gallery ➡️ Hall of Fame Photo Gallery

2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A large group of Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame inductees pose together in a gymnasium. The group includes men and women of various ages, some wearing medals around their necks, with red curtains and a maroon-and-white floor visible in the background.

🐾 Meet Dolly! 🐾

Tennessee High School is excited to welcome our newest therapy dog, Dolly—a tiny, lovable Goldendoodle who will be providing comfort and smiles to our Viking community.

Check out the feature article written by Maroon & White staff writer Neela Cooke to learn more about Dolly’s story and the important role she’ll play at THS.

A special thank you to Dolly’s Top Dog sponsor, Friendship Enterprises, for making her work possible!

👉 https://tinyurl.com/THStherapydogDolly

3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Social media graphic announcing Tennessee High School’s new therapy dog, Dolly. The top section shows the headline of a Maroon & White student newspaper article titled “Hello, Dolly! Welcome Bristol’s Newest Therapy Dog,” written by staff writer Neela Cooke. To the right is a photo of Dolly, a small, fluffy brown Goldendoodle puppy with white markings, standing on a street in front of Tennessee High School. Below, a red banner reads, “Thanks to Dolly’s Top Dog sponsor Friendship Enterprises!” At the bottom are the Friendship Cars logo with a cartoon dog and the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Therapy Dog Program logo.
Want to better understand your child’s learning progress? The TCAP Family Portal gives parents access to personalized information, test results, and resources to support learning at home. Schools are in the process of sending home each student's printed state TCAP score reports from last school year. Once you receive your child's report, we encourage you to visit the TCAP Family Portal for more information about your child's TCAP results. For instructions on accessing the portal, go to https://www.btcs.org/page/tcap-family-portal.
3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with the headline “Know More, Learn More TN.” Text reads, “Support every step of your child’s learning journey! Visit the TCAP Family Portal!” A photo of hands typing on a laptop keyboard is shown in the center. Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is at the bottom.

At its August 18 meeting, the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education spotlighted Accelerated Learning. This month’s focus highlights opportunities that help students move ahead and challenge themselves academically.

View the full meeting summary here: https://tinyurl.com/augustboardbtcs.

3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members stand together outside a brick building. A banner on the left reads “Bristol Tennessee Board of Education – Meeting Summary, August 18, 2025.” A maroon highlight below features the August Spotlight on “Accelerated Learning.” Text at the bottom notes that the Board held its regular meeting on August 18 at the Administration Building.
Today, the city of Bristol, Virginia, announced a new partnership with Boyd Sports to build a facility for the Bristol State Liners. After many ups and downs in our shared efforts toward a new stadium, we understand this news may feel disappointing to some. While we had communicated to the city of Bristol, Tennessee, our continued commitment to the project as recently as yesterday, ultimately, we believe this new direction is the best course for our baseball program and for our students. Moving forward, this allows us to focus solely on what is in the best interest of our teams and our athletes, without the constraints of outside entities.

Throughout our discussions with the City of Bristol, Tennessee, our priority has consistently been ensuring that any facility meets the needs of Tennessee High student-athletes first. As was mentioned in the City of Bristol, Tennessee’s public statement, this included advocating for equitable locker room space for our teams that is comparable to other sports—something we even offered to fund to reduce the burden on the project.

Please know that we remain firmly dedicated to meeting the facility needs of Tennessee High Baseball, and we hope the city remains committed to creating top-tier facilities for our students. We thank the community for their continued support!
3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Your one-stop guide to the 2025–2026 school year is here! From calendars and bus routes to school meals, phone numbers, the district handbook, and more—it’s all in one place to help you get ready for the year ahead. We can't wait to see you on Monday! View it now: https://www.btcs.org/page/back-to-school-guide
4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a maroon background and the words "Your Guide to the 2025–2026 School Year." Below the text is a tablet screen displaying a compass with the needle pointing to the word "Guide." The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the bottom corner.

Welcome back, BTCS students! We can’t wait to see you next week for the first day of school.
Reminder: Monday, August 4 is an early dismissal day.
🔹 Elementary Schools: 8:10–10:10 AM
🔹 TMS & THS: 7:30–9:30 AM
Tuesday, August 5 is a regular schedule day. There is no day off between the early dismissal and regular schedule day this year.

4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A graphic with school supplies like scissors, markers, pencils, and paperclips on a dark background. Text reads: “Back to School” Monday, August 4 Early Dismissal • Elementary: 8:10AM–10:10AM • TMS and THS: 7:30AM–9:30AM Tuesday, August 5 Regular Schedule At the bottom, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is displayed.
The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education held a called meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. For a summary of the meeting, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/btcsboardjuly3025.
4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Group photo of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members standing in front of a building. Text on the image reads: "Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Called Meeting July 30, 2025."

Today we had the joy of welcoming the newest members of our BTCS family at our New Teacher Luncheon! These incredible educators bring fresh energy, ideas, and a shared commitment to helping every student thrive. We’re so grateful they’ve chosen to begin (or continue) their teaching journey with us. It was a pleasure getting to know them and sharing what makes Bristol Tennessee City Schools such a special place to learn, teach, and grow. Here's to a great school year ahead!

  • Sam Arendale, Anderson, Interim Library Media Specialist

  • Amber Barrett, Friendship Career Center, Math

  • Bobbie Blevins-Frazier, Fairmount, ELC

  • Emily Burroughs, Anderson, Speech

  • Vanessa Davis, Avoca/TOPS, Speech

  • Nikki Gay, Systemwide, Behavior Analyst

  • Cassidy Johnson, Anderson, 1st Grade

  • Sarah Miles, TMS, Math

  • Brandon Moore, Avoca, Interim 1st Grade

  • Sheila Morgan-Osborne, THS, Career Advising & Work-based Learning Coordinator

  • April Parmer, THS, Math

  • Kaitlin Rice, Systemwide, ESL

  • Isabelle Richardson, TMS, Interim Art

  • Jaime Self, Fairmount, Speech

  • Kristi Snyder, THS, Counselor

  • Michael Tanner, THS, JROTC

  • Brandie Wishon, Systemwide, Behavior Analyst

4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Photo of new BTCS teachers
Have you completed your Returning Student Update Form? It is important we get this information from parents/guardians each year, especially your updated contact and medical information to ensure we can reach you in case of an emergency and provide the best care for your child.

If your child attended BTCS last school year and you have not completed this process for 2025-2026, please use the link in this post to update your information. If you need assistance, contact your child’s school. https://www.btcs.org/o/btcs/page/returning-student-information-update
4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic titled "Returning Student Update Form" with text explaining why parents must complete the form. It states that without updated information, the school may not be able to contact parents during an emergency or have the child’s latest medical information. It also provides instructions for parents who have not completed the process for 2025-2026 to contact their child's school if they cannot complete it online.
📌 Board of Education Update
Check out the summaries from the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education’s July 9 called meeting and July 21 regular meeting. https://tinyurl.com/btcsboardjuly2025
4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Members of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education stand in front of a building for a group photo. Text on the image reads: "Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Meeting Summaries July 9 & 21, 2025." Below the photo, text states: "The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education held a called meeting on July 9 and a regularly scheduled meeting on July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building. Follow the link for the meeting summaries." The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the bottom right corner.
🎶 Calling all rising 6th graders! 🎺🥁Beginning Band Camp is coming to Tennessee Middle School on July 14–18, from 2–4 p.m. daily! Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or just ready to make some noise, this is your time to shine! Enter through Door #25. Questions? Email finchs@btcs.org.
4 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Alt text: "Beginning Band Camp for rising 6th graders will be held July 14–18 at Tennessee Middle School from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Students should enter through Door #25. For more information, contact [finchs@btcs.org](mailto:finchs@btcs.org)."